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Crime in Waterloo

Waterloo had 287 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

L22, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Waterloo

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106.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common135 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 77 Apr 100 May 94 Jun 97 Jul 96 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Waterloo. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13547%
public order259%
anti-social behaviour259%
drugs259%
criminal damage238%
theft197%
burglary103%
shoplifting72%

Waterloo against Sefton

TypeWaterloo per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence49.928.3▲ 11%
Burglary3.72–
Vehicle crime1.12.6▼ 70%
Anti-social behaviour9.29.2▼ 24%
Theft and robbery8.14.6▲ 47%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bootle171.8▲ 9%
Seaforth141.9▲ 10%
Litherland123.5▲ 11%
Ford119.8▼ 6%
Waterloo106.1▲ 15%
Crosby75.2▲ 3%
Blundellsands56.8▲ 61%
See every Sefton area ranked on the crime in Sefton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Waterloo a safe area?

Waterloo had about 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waterloo?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (135), followed by public order (25) and anti-social behaviour (25).